IL DMV IL DMV Special Driving Conditions 2

Question 1

In Illinois, when driving at night, you should dim your high-beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within:

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

Illinois law requires switching to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet.

Question 2

When following a vehicle at night in Illinois, you must switch to low beams when within:

Accepted Answer

300 feet

Answer

Illinois requires dimming to low beams when following another vehicle within 300 feet.

Question 3

A driver notices a deer on the side of the road in rural Illinois at night. The safest response is:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Answer

Slowing down and preparing to stop is safest because deer often dart unpredictably into traffic.

Question 4

When driving on a gravel or unpaved road in Illinois, drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Unpaved roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance, requiring reduced speed and extra following distance.

Question 5

If a tire blows out while driving on an Illinois highway, the driver should:

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer gradually to the shoulder

Answer

Firm grip and gradual deceleration without sudden braking keeps control during a blowout.

IL DMV - Illinois Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test